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Petrified National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Petrified National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Petrified National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Petrified National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Petrified National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Petrified Forest National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

By Adventures with Action
4.6 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 79 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Discover the timeless beauty of Petrified Forest National Park with this self-guided driving tour. Journey through an ancient landscape where once-lush forests have turned to stone and vibrant desert vistas stretch as far as the eye can see. Explore trails that wind through the park, revealing a land frozen in time and bursting with geological wonders. Unearth the history of this unique landscape, filled with prehistoric creatures, early human inhabitants, and fascinating fossils.

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone explores together!

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

Activity location

  • Painted Desert Visitor Center
    • 1 Park Road
    • 86028, Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Painted Desert Visitor Center
    • 1 Park Road
    • 86028, Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, United States

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Petrified National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • Opening hours: Thu 6:00-23:30
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
RM 79.13 x 1 TravellerRM 79.13
Total
Price is RM 79.13

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEasy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • What's includedWhat's includedGreat value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • What's includedWhat's includedEngaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • What's includedWhat's includedPerfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • What's includedWhat's includedComprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • What's includedWhat's includedGo at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • What's includedWhat's includedHands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAttraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action's Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing savings: • Driving Tours: Save money by purchasing a single tour for the entire vehicle, avoiding individual fees per person like on a bus tour. Connect your phone to the car speakers to share the audio.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It's perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app's features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.

Activity itinerary

Painted Desert Visitor Center
  • 5m
Our tour begins at the Painted Desert Visitor Center at 1 Park Rd. If you’re not there already, you should head there now. Note: This 28+mile-long tour covers the essentials of Petrified in 2-3 hours.
Tiponi Point
  • 5m
Tiponi Point, an overlook offering a great view of the badlands. Early explorers called places like this “bad lands to travel across” due to the soft, hilly terrain. Eventually, it was shortened to badlands.
Painted Desert Rim Trail
  • 25m
Coming up soon is the Painted Desert Rim Trail, an easy 1-mile hike that takes around 25 minutes.
Painted Desert Inn
  • 5m
You’ll have the opportunity to see the Painted Desert Inn. This abandoned hotel dates back to the early 1900s and offers a fascinating glimpse into early tourism in the region.
Pintado Point
  • 5m
Pintado Point is coming up in just a moment. As the highest overlook in the park, it offers a 360-degree view of the Painted Desert badlands. But how exactly did these badlands form?
Nizhoni Point
  • 5m
“Nizhoni” means beautiful in Navajo, a name that describes the first overlook perfectly.
Lacey Point
  • 5m
Lacey Point is just ahead, named after Iowa Congressman John Lacey. Lacey spent his congress years working tirelessly to protect plants and wildlife.
U.S. Route 66
  • 5m
Petrified Forest is the only national park that contains a section of Historic Route 66, that essential piece of Americana.
Newspaper Rock
  • 5m
This prominent embodiment of the Blue Mesa layer is covered in rock carvings called petroglyphs.
Historic Blue Forest Trailhead
  • 1h
This moderately challenging 2.4-mile roundtrip route takes around an hour to complete.
Blue Mesa
  • 25m
10-minute detour to the Blue Mesa Trail. The views that color this easy 1-mile loop trail make it a hugely popular stop for most visitors. The trail itself takes about 25 minutes.
Agate Bridge
  • 5m
The “bridge” in question here is actually a 110-foot-long petrified log spanning a gully! With each end firmly embedded in sandstone, this petrified log forms a sturdy natural bridge.
Jasper Forest
  • 5m
Jasper Forest, an incredible garden of petrified wood. The logs aren’t actually jasper, but they do look like it!
Crystal Forest
  • 15m
This 15-minute, easy trail features intact petrified logs with quartz crystals that sparkle in the sun.
Rainbow Forest Museum
  • 5m
Once the heart of the Petrified Forest National Monument, the Rainbow Forest Museum acts as one of the earliest facilities.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPainted Desert Visitor Center
    • 1 Park Road
    • 86028, Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPainted Desert Visitor Center
    • 1 Park Road
    • 86028, Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, United States

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